Bergenia ligulata root extract

Pashaanbheda

Bergenia ligulata root extract

Pashanbheda is used in Ayurveda and Unani system of medicine for treatment of many diseases especially for urinary stones. The plant roots has cooling, laxative, analgesic, abortifacient and aphrodisiac properties. The roots are used in treatment of vesicular calculi, urinary discharges, excessive uterine haemorrhage, diseases of the bladder, dysentery, menorrhagia, splenic enlargement and heart diseases. Ayurveda mentions, the roots as bitter, acrid, post digestion pungent and cool in potency. It is tridoshnashak (balances Vata, Pitta and Kapha). Major phenolic compound of root are bergenin, Tannic acid, Flavonoids, Benzenoids, gallic acid, Lactone and glucose.

Description

In Ayurveda, Bergenia ligulata is used for the treatment of urinary stone. It removes blood disorders, urine disorders and vaginal infections. the root ofs Pashanbheda are reddish in colour. The paste of the root is applied over localized swelling and wounds. The decocton of the root is given to treat renal calculi, burning micturition and retention of urine in the bladder.

Additional information:

The extracts are delivered paraben free, and low bacterial count without the use of any chemical or gamma treatment. Amsar is a responsible manufacturer providing green eco friendly extracts and does not discharge solvents, gases or other hazardous materials into the environment.

Latin Name : Bergenia ligulata

Sanskrit Name : Ashmabheda

Common Name : Pashaanbheda

Family : Saxifragaceae

Part Plant Used : Root

Solvent Used : Water

Storage Condition : In Double Sealed PP Bags

Appearance : Reddish Brown Powder

Organoleptic Test : Astringent and bitter Taste

Odour : Characteristic Odour

Herb Ext. Ratio : 10:1

Water Soluble Extractives By IP 66 Method Taking 1gm Of Sample : Not Less Than 70%

Tannin: NLT 10%

References

Selected Medicinal Plants of India, CHEMEXCIL, Pg.53

Medicinal Plants of India, ICMR, Vol. I, Pg. 135.

Advances In Research In Indian Medicine, K. N. Udupa et al, Pg. 86

Illustrated Manual of Herbal Drugs, CSIR & ICMR, 1996, Pg.74.

Glossary of Indian Medicinal Plants, R. N. Chopra, Pg.37

Heavy Metals

A) Total Heavy Metals Not More Than 10ppmB) As Not More Than 1ppmC) Pb Not More Than 0.3ppmD) Cd Not More Than 0.2 PpmE) Hg Not More Than 0.1 Ppm